Underdogs Manchester United welcomed favorites Liverpool to Old Trafford for their FA Cup quarter-final clash at the iconic Old Trafford on Sunday afternoon (March 17). In a rain-soaked Manchester, the two old foes gave us fans plenty of fireworks, playing out a modern-day FA Cup classic.
Manchester United Enjoy A Bright Start But Liverpool Flex Their Muscles At The End Of First Half
Against all expectations and predictions, the Red Devils did not appear afraid of their mighty, in-form opponents on Sunday. They played with hearts on their sleeves and took the fight to the Merseysiders. They pressed hard, won possession in dangerous areas, and deservedly put their noses in front only 10 minutes in. Receiving the ball from Marcus Rashford from the left, Alejandro Garnacho had a go at Caoimhin Kelleher’s goal from close range. The Irishman reacted quickly to parry it, but the clearance went straight to Scott McTominay, who poked it home to give the Mancunians the lead.
McTominay could have put United two in front in the 35th minute when Rashford’s delivery found him unmarked and in space inside the box. However, much to the home fans’ dismay, the midfielder sent his effort straight at Kelleher.
Having been under the cosh for most of the first half, Liverpool managed to equalize against the run of play in the 44th minute. Alexis Mac Allister dispatched a right-footed drive from the edge of the box, which took a fortunate deflection off Kobbie Mainoo and nestled into the back of the net. In the first-half injury time, Mohamed Salah completed the turnaround, tapping in Darwin Nunez’s rebound.
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Many suspected that Liverpool’s quick-fire double would take the wind out of United’s sails. But fortunately for Erik ten Hag, that did not turn out to be the case. The Red Devils bounced back with aplomb in the second half, testing Kelleher frequently throughout the 45. Liverpool, meanwhile,…
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Author : Sushan Chakraborty
Publish date : 2024-03-18 05:18:22
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